Countryside Ranger - Angus Glens and North Perthshire

About Us:

The Cairngorms National Park is an incredible place to live and work. The UK’s largest national park is a place of sheer abundance, having more high mountain ground than anywhere else in the UK, the largest Caledonian forest, some of Scotland’s purest rivers and finest livestock rearing farmland. It is also home to 25 percent of the UK’s rare and endangered species. It is a truly unique place to work, with our dedicated and passionate Visitor Services team who are committed to people and nature thriving together. Furthermore, there is access to some of the most beautiful countryside straight from our Headquarters office door.

The Cairngorms National Park Authority is a fantastic place to work and offers great opportunities to grow your career. The Park Authority is listed in the UK’s top 100 best not-for-profit companies to work for. We’re dedicated to both this amazing place and our employees.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a Countryside Ranger (covering the Angus Glens) to join the Park Authority and work with both residents and visitors encouraging people to; safely and responsibly enjoy the National Park; learn about what is special; and positively contribute to this exceptional place.

Equalities:

CNPA is an inclusive organisation and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity, relationship status, disability, age and social class. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, disabled and LGBTQ+ communities, as they are under-represented in the environment sector.

We are Disability Confident committed employer, if you are an applicant with disabilities who meets the essential requirements of the post, we will interview you. In all circumstances CNPA appoints on merit-based evidence the applicant supplies in meeting the essential criteria for the post.

The Role:

As one of our Countryside Rangers you will support and deliver strategies for the Ranger Service under the lead of the Ranger Manager. You will also work with partner ranger services to deliver the National Park Partnership Plan and Corporate Plan.

As a Countryside Ranger you will also be expected to collectively support and assist in delivering a number of service wide issues such as Seasonal Ranger recruitment, countryside surveys and maintenance etc. as required. In addition, you will be required to project manage outdoor learning and inclusion opportunities.

As the postholder, you will be working in the Angus Glens and North Perthshire area of the National Park including, Glen Doll, Glen Esk, Blair Atholl, Killiecrankie and other areas towards Deeside.

Further information regarding the role can be found in the attached job description.

So, if you are keen to be our Countryside Ranger, covering the Angus Glens and North Perthshire, and you can display the skills and experience listed here, this is the role you’ve been waiting for.

CNPA Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days with service, plus Public Holidays
• Professional development
• Flexible working
• Cycle to work scheme
• Use of fleet vehicles
• Civil service pension scheme – some of the benefits include:
  • member contribution rates among the lowest in the public sector
  • tax relief on your contributions
  • generous employer contributions
  • a secure, inflation-proof pension for life, with no investment uncertainty
  • the option of tax-free lump sum on retirement
  • potential access to ill health and injury benefits if you become too ill to work
  • life assurance cover
  • benefits for loved ones and dependants
  • options to increase your pension
  • keeping all your pensions in one place by transferring in a pension you have built up elsewhere
  • support from our trusted charity partners

About You:

To be considered as one of our Countryside Rangers you’ll need:

• Experience of working in a countryside service or similar environment with a strong customer focus
• Experience of supervising staff particularly in countryside activities;
• Good understanding of outdoor access rights and responsibilities, natural and cultural heritage, and managing for visitors
• Experience of developing and delivering learning and engagement programmes and activities.
• Articulate with excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
• HND or equivalent qualification in a related discipline; or equivalent level experience within a similar role
• Experience of safety management;
• Experience in partnership working;
• Willingness and ability to work flexibly, over weekends and in evenings;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – verbal, written and presentational;
• IT skills – word processing, spread sheets, data bases;
• Full UK driving licence or access to driver if disability prevents driving.
• Experience of driving a range of vehicles in rural settings throughout the year.
• Permission to work in the UK

Please note, we do not accept Curriculum Vitae (CV).

If you require more information, or if you require any adjustments to be made to the application process due to disability please contact us on 01479 873535 or email: [email protected]

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Closing Date: 23:59 hrs, Sunday 4 January 2026
Interview Date: Thursday 22 January 2026